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What is a simple explanation of apologetics? What is apologetics not?
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Groothuis argues that apologetics is “the defense of Christianity as objectively true, compellingly rational, and pertinent to all of life” (Lecture 1). Apologetics, or the practice thereof, is the call of every Christian (1st Peter 3:15). It is rooted in an understanding and reverence of God and His Word, as well as a logical representation of how God’s truth aligns with reality. Apologetics is not divorced from reality, nor purely experiential. It is not sanctimonious, nor represented in an approach/conversation that fails to point people toward Biblical truth.
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It’s a defense of what you believe. It’s not going around and apologizing for what you believe.
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Apologetics is the defense of Christianity as objectively true, compellingly rational, and pertinent to the whole of life. Apologetic is not about establishing an intellectual faith. Apologetics is not about eliminating all trace of mystery within the Christian faith.
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Apologetics is reasoned explanation of christian doctrines. It uses logic rather than faith.
Apologetics does not try to replace faith or do away with it. The aim is to show that the Christian faith is rational and intelligent. -
Apologetics is defending Christianity. It is not an argument to win at all costs.